Romans 5:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Complete Jewish Bible:

But not only that, let us also boast in our troubles; because we know that trouble produces endurance,

Berean Standard Bible:

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

American Standard Version:

And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G1161} not{G3756} only{G3440} so, but{G235} we glory{G2744} in{G1722} tribulations{G2347} also{G2532}: knowing{G1492} that{G3754} tribulation{G2347} worketh{G2716} patience{G5281};

Cross-References (KJV):

James 1:2

  • ¶ My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

James 1:3

  • Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

James 1:12

  • Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

1 Peter 3:14

  • But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy [are ye]: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

2 Corinthians 12:9

  • And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians 12:10

  • Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

2 Corinthians 4:17

  • For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;

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Commentary for Romans 5:3

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  3. Strong's Number: G3440
    There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μόνον
    Transliteration: mónon
    Pronunciation: mon'-on
    Description: neuter of μόνος as adverb; merely:--alone, but, only.
  4. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  5. Strong's Number: G2744
    There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καυχάομαι
    Transliteration: kaucháomai
    Pronunciation: kow-khah'-om-ahee
    Description: from some (obsolete) base akin to that of (to boast) and εὔχομαι; to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense):--(make) boast, glory, joy, rejoice.
  6. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  7. Strong's Number: G2347
    There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θλῖψις
    Transliteration: thlîpsis
    Pronunciation: thlip'-sis
    Description: from θλίβω; pressure (literally or figuratively):--afflicted(-tion), anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble.
  8. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  9. Strong's Number: G1492
    There are 626 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἴδω
    Transliteration: eídō
    Pronunciation: i'-do
    Description: a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent ὀπτάνομαι and ὁράω; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know:--be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
  10. Strong's Number: G3754
    There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅτι
    Transliteration: hóti
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
  11. Strong's Number: G2716
    There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατεργάζομαι
    Transliteration: katergázomai
    Pronunciation: kat-er-gad'-zom-ahee
    Description: from κατά and ἐργάζομαι; to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion:--cause, to (deed), perform, work (out).
  12. Strong's Number: G5281
    There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπομονή
    Transliteration: hypomonḗ
    Pronunciation: hoop-om-on-ay'
    Description: from ὑπομένω; cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy:--enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting).